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At PPD, a Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.

Our Project Delivery team directs, coordinates and manages the technical and operational aspects of projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials. We collaborate with functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project and ensure that solutions are implemented.

The Business Hub Leader is a new function that will transform the way our FSP BU does business. Functioning in a matrix environment, this role will provide strategic oversight, leadership and direction for FSP Business unit to include Data Management, Biostats, Medical Writing, PVG, and Regulatory Affairs. A Strategic role driving change in how we fundamentally grow and develop our FSP talent pool in these markets. Ensuring greatest capacity, synergize and efficiencies are realized at the individual employee and functional levels. Significantly increasing our footprint in Europe, India and Latin America, and growing our FSP operational footprint in other appropriate markets, while ensuring optimal use of the workforce and driving efficiencies, revenue and utilization. Operating cross functionally, this Sr Director level role will partner with stakeholders in various functional areas including Business Development and will be responsible for executing the strategic direction of the FSP BU, leading it to best in class in our industry.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Summarized Purpose:

Provides strategic direction, leadership and management across multiple Therapeutic areas to direct the delivery of projects/programs within cost, time and quality requirements. Works globally with other groups to develop new business and to deliver existing business. Responsible for achieving overall financial goals (sales/repeat business, revenue and profitability). Works with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development/improvement of business processes to support cross functional teams and to ensure that work is uniform, complete and managed appropriately.

Essential Functions:

Provide senior leadership and oversight across optimized locations.

• Improves the overall risk management oversight.

• Greater financial stewardship within/across teams

• Strengthen strategic resource management.

Meeting customer demands

• Delivers the growing demand for centralized work forces in various global regions

• Meeting client’s need for single location delivery

• Local client oversight with global delivery

Improve oversight of centralized team driving:

• Increased operational efficiencies and performance.

• Reduced unsupported hours ( unitized model)

• Greater flexibility in response to client demands

• Greater resource dedication in FSP teams

• Improved cost arbitrage driving cost competitiveness.

Increase resource capacity

• Utilizing high resource capacity countries

• Sourcing from presently PPD untapped talent pools

• Expansion in Expansion in optimized locations where greater pools of untapped talent exist

Education and Experience:

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 15+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.

Preferred minimum of 7+ years of management responsibility

Advanced leadership skills

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent change management skills

• Strong leadership skills within a matrix environment

• Strong financial acumen.

• Excellent judgment and decision making skills.

• Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving ability.

• Effective organizational skills and negotiation skills.

• Expert knowledge of project management principles and application.

• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and resource management.

• A relationship builder who is able to work effectively in matrix organizations.

• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and Directives.

• Skilled in process improvement, especially as it applies to clinical trials, clinical development and project management.

• Knowledge of medical therapeutic area and medical terminology.

• Strong marketing skills.

• Computer skills.

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and well being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

Able to work in non-traditional work environments.

Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

This role requires independent travel up to 20%, inclusive of traveling in automobiles, airplanes, and trains.

Our 4i Values:

Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement

If you resonate with our 4i values above, we’d love to hear from you!

Diversity Statement

PPD is proud to be an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Poland is zł540,000.00–zł675,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.